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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 January 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
cookie-consentStores your cookie preferences1 year
session_idMaintains your session while browsingSession

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics - maintains session state2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users24 hours

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We currently do not use marketing cookies on our website.

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
user_preferencesStores user interface preferences1 year

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For website usage analysis
  • Google Maps: For displaying our practice location
  • Google Fonts: For typography

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we have no control over their cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies

4.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block all cookies or third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for certain websites

Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit functionality.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

6. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: www.aboutcookies.org

For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

St Mary's Dental Practice

34a St Mary's Street

Stamford, PE9 2DS

Phone: 01780 755005

Email: reception@stmarysdentalstamford.co.uk